Biographies

Mr. Shigeru Okada resigned from the position of Director of Showa Sangyo Co., Ltd. effective June 2018. He was named Director in Showa Sangyo Co., Ltd. effective April 1, 2018. He joined the Company in April 1975. His previous titles include Manager of Osaka Office, Executive Officer, Managing Director and Senior Managing Director in the Company. He obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Chemistry from Meiji University.

Mr. Kazuhiko Niizuma has been serving as President and Representative Director in Showa Sangyo Co., Ltd. since April 1, 2016. He joined the Company in April 1981. His previous titles include Chief Director of Wide Area Sales, Executive Officer and Director of Milling in the Company.

Mr. Keiichi Hinokuma was named Executive Officer in Showa Sangyo Co., Ltd. effective June 2018. He was also named Executive Officer and Director in Showa Sangyo Co., Ltd. effective April 1, 2018. He joined the Company in April 1981. His previous titles include Manager of Sapporo Office and Manager of Osaka Office in the Company.

Mr. Keisuke Nakamura was named Senior Managing Executive Officer and Representative Director of Showa Sangyo Co., Ltd. effective April 1, 2017. He joined the Company in April 1979 and used to serve as Manager of Production Center, Executive Officer and Funabashi Plant Manager.

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